Guadalcanal American Memorial, War memorial near Skyline Drive, Honiara, Solomon Islands.
The memorial features a 7.3-meter tall pylon structure with four directional walls pointing toward the major World War II Pacific battle areas.
The monument commemorates the soldiers who fought in the Guadalcanal Campaign from August 1942 to February 1943, marking a pivotal moment in Pacific operations.
The memorial includes marble plaques detailing five major battles, preserving the memory of American and Allied forces who served in the Solomon Islands.
Located at coordinates -9.44261, 159.958, the memorial offers views over Honiara and stands as a central point for annual August 7 commemorations.
The walls contain inscriptions listing all United States and Allied ships lost during the six-month campaign in the Solomon Islands waters.
Location: Honiara
Inception: August 7, 1992
Height: 7.3 m
Address: HX45+W3W, Honiara, Solomon Islands Honiara Honiara
Opening Hours: Lunes-Viernes 09:00-18:00
Website: https://abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/pacific/guadalcanal-memorial#.WLFBLPkrLIU
GPS coordinates: -9.44255,159.95743
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:02
The Solomon Islands in the South Pacific preserve numerous traces of World War II. In Honiara, the National Museum and Vilu War Museum document the Guadalcanal Campaign through collections of artillery pieces, aircraft wrecks, and military equipment. Offshore, sunken warships and planes have become dive sites. The archipelago includes active volcanoes such as Mount Balbi on Bougainville and Tinakula. The Marovo Lagoon ranks among the world's largest saltwater lagoons. Waterfalls include Mataniko Falls near Honiara and Tenaru Falls. The Central Market in Honiara offers local produce, fish, and handicrafts from various provinces across the archipelago.
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